The Bend bulletin. (Bend, Deschutes County, Or.) 1917-1963, February 13, 1918, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE BEND BULLETIN TIIH WKATIIKH Kulr Tonight and Tomorrow. DAILY EDITION VOI,. 11. HUND, DK8C1IUTKH COUNTV, OMHUON, WKINKHIA V AHTKRNOOX, FKltll UA HY 13, 101ft XO. 58 PERCY STEVENS LOST ON VESSEL IS THE FIRST BEND HOY KILLED IN WAR. MoMi(t TIiIh Morning Hiiy Hn won Hurled On HruttMi i'niiM Lull Prominent II lul School Htu ilml Relative IK'nt. First of tho min from llniul to lose lilk llfu In tho wur Ik Pony A. Htovmi, who anlistod 1 ! emluT 12 III Com pany 1, Sixth lliHUlloii. Twentieth Knitlnmirs regiment und itullnd on ll Turn-aulii for Knuirci Iho liitlnr part of January. Today ilitflnltn word wa rui-i'lvml by lil rlullv Hint li win itinoiiK tlin dead from tlin torpedoed vi'umd mid Ills body luid boon burled oil tho count of Hcotlund. Mr. Htovonn win lint 18 year of iK. H formerly made III homo In lOnderby, II. C. romiiiK horo nliont two your ago In llva with III !tur, Mr. Frank I'rlni-w. Ho wu a tu l'nt of II mill hlxli school, graduat ing In tlia cln of June, 1017. Hliort ly Aftnr Hint ho want to work In the iirfloa of tha Bhovlln-lllxon Company ii n itunographnr. In Hie full he inu la a trip to hi homo In ('Himda Hint ahortly aftor hi rot urn enlisted. Aftor spending week or o at Van couver tfarruck ho wit sent on to Washington for onibnrkatlon. Wan Prominent Student. Tho Ind wa one of tho mint prom. Inonl student In tho high school, having boon track manager, rlu tnvuurer, a member of tho tennis team, orrotary of tho Emersonian Literary sorluty, member of tho mil ale rommltloa and cartnoiilt on Tho Pilot. Ho a lxo belonged to tho Uciid Amateur Athlotlo club. Mr. Sloven I survived by hi fath er, F. H. Htnvon. manager of tliu ItoRitr Lumber Company ut Endor by. hi mothnr, Mr, Sloven, now ve iling In Bond, two sisters. Mr. Krunk Prince and Ml Hazel Stevens, of th! city and ono brother In Vancou vor. 11. C. Tho lologram convoying tho me Hiiro worn received ut 9:30 thl morn ing, ono from Mr. Sloven and an other from Goorgo II. Prlnro, of Mln iHi.i poll, noth bad received word direct from tho War Department. An earlier mnssngo comliwi ahortly aftor inn dlsnator from JiiiIko Ulako, of Mew York, bnd led friends and rela tives horo to bollovo that tho Head boy wn among thoso rescued f.cm the transport. MEMORY OF PERCY STEVENS HONORED Itoolntlnim of Condolence Adopted 1 1 lull School Hold Siecll Meinoiinl Program. Ilnnd Is III mourning today for Por ' Slovens, now of whoso death In tho Tuscniilii disaster reached hero this morning. Flags ure at half mast nil over tho city and resolution of condolence have boon sunt to the fam ily ot tho deceused. A Btudent body mooting wob held nt tho l)li:h school early this afternoon at which time a apodal memorial program was given. Brief talks wore given by City School .Superintendent F. Tliordarson, Prin cipal II. M. Urnnt and Calvin Smith, prosldont of tho student body. Out of rospect to tho memory of Iho boy tho card ipnrly to hnvo been lield nt tho Kmblum club on Friday night bns linen postponed. Harrison Latham hn also culled off his rog tin r Hlppodromo dunce. PHOTOGRAPHS HELP NATION HOOVERIZE (By United Praia to Tho Pond Bulletin.) WASHINGTON, Fob. 13. Tho ii loco of Col, llouso and tho daughter of a fnrmar Toxas govornor, Ib now iho tl n your plctnrn woman for Jloovor's food ndmlnlRtrntlon." ' Sho Is Mrs. ICIIIh Allen, chief of. tho lihntogrnplilc division of tho food ad ministration. Sho Is tho author of tho nppntlto tompttng picture of rlddlo enkos, applo iplns and Hoov or'R wnr lirnnd. Tho photographln division of tho food administration glvos photograph isorvlca to nnwspnparg and othor pub lications to tompt tho people to adopt iho food recipes rccommandod by the food administration. Rumania Indorses German Messages . Demanding Peace tly United Pres. U The Dally Bulletin) WAHHINGTON, H. C, Kob. l.'l. "lliimiiulu bus disdulnful- ly Ixnornd Germany' ulllmutum tit II In k for mi Immediate peace uml will Hurvlvo or perish with thfi allied eiiuso," rond u mo- sugn bom l from Jassy to tho Itu- niiin lull nilulHlry here. With tho Toutous on ono Blilo ami tho llolshovlkl on llm other, tlia llt- tin country Is Isolated from friendly fori-t-H. Tha Ituniun- lun urn flKbtliiK hurdor than cvor bnforo and liuvo crossed tlin river to Truth so that they now occupy nit of Dessnrablu. 10 ai,i.ii:i to.x.(;k miht iih ii:- VOTi:i MOKK THAX KVKH TO TUANHI'OKTATIOX OF Ml'NI TIOXH, HAVH K. AV. (Hr tlnlM Pr to Tho tlmd nullttln.) W A 8 1 i I NO TO N , I). C, Feb. 13. American bulnes Interest arc warned by Professor E. F. Gay, new ship tonnage expert, that hereafter thero will bo little space on tranaport for anything but war material. The pimple' conception of tho meaning of tho word "necessities" must cliungo rontly a tho war procoed. A a follow-up of Gay's work with the business men, shipping experts are developing plan for limiting Im port. "America must understand there will bo room only for vital need necessary Isn't a strong enough word to describe thorn," Gay said. "We will use every means to avoid unexpected upset to .liuslnosa. but will not mako any promise. Kngland lis cut It Import from M, 000. 000 ton yearly to 20,000,000 per annum, the latter consisting iprlnclpally of war mater lals. - "The great hulk of the needed ton' nngo," ha went on, "must como from tho thinning out of trade in the allied owned ship. America should think now not what the other follow should furnish, but what wo can provide. To tills ond, tho people's conception of 'necessities' will change greatly a tho wr proccod." SOLDIERS RATHER WORK THAN FIGHT (Kir United Pivm la The Itond Bulletin.) CAMP LBWIS. American Luke, Wash., Fob. 13. Sergeant Matt O'Connor I "bo" of tho camp's "comclontlous objector." Thero aro 60 men hero who bollovo all ft a is wrong and that It is ibottor to scrub floors and wash window than to learn the art of arms. Unilor the President' decree thoy havo boon transferred to tho medical corps und placed In Ilarrncks No. 4 of tho hos pital, whero O'Connor, former news paperman, holds forth. "Thoy aro a willing hunch," Bald O'Connor. "They won't fight, but they suraly can work." O'Connor stick up for his olijec tors. He holds It Ib no different from any othor organization. Just tho same, It is an "uulquo" crew. In some barracks, the air Is some times blno wUh tobacco smoke and crackles with high power lniiguu.go. Not so In Barrack 4. Only n fow of tha objectors smoko and nnno of them swear, Ono says grace at every meal ami several hold llttlo private church services Sunday mornings. Two of them won't wear ollvo drab uniforms, using blue nvernllB and Jumpors. Two will nut accept any pay from Undo Sam. On this Bitb Joet thore Is a dlfforonce of opinion. Tho two rofuBlng pay aro Monnonltes and there aro two othor Monnonltes who aro glad to got tholr "30 por." Thore are Friends, Shakers, ChrlstadolphlunB and Bomo Sevonth Day AdvontlstR In the outfit, At first thoro were warm religious nrgu ments In tho bnrracks, but such dis cussion was ordorod Btoppod, ; "Thoy aro a good bunch of work ers," Bays O'Connor. "At first tho othor men poltod fun at thorn but now ,thoy aro coming1 to respect the objectors." ONLY SHIP ES AERIAL VIEW OF DESTROYED GERMAN COMMUNICATION TRENCHES Till photograph shows a view of destroyed German comniunlcotlon trenches after a successful bombardment by the Ilolglun Infantry and artillery. This picture was made by a llelglun aerial observer from a height of several thousand feet. WHEAT PRICE MAY BE RAISED AGAIN Minimum of $2JW IVr I!ukIi-I Pro posed Ity Kenulor ore. In Of lor to Insure Xel Crop. (Dr Unltnt PnM to Th Bnd Bulletin.) WASHINGTON. U. C, Feb. 13. A bill Increasing this year's wheat price from 12 to 12.50 a bushel in the local market wa Introduced today by Chairman Corn, of tho Senate agri cultural committee. He said that the Increased price Is necessary to Insure tho production of wheat already. In prospect. The winter crop will be short otherwise, a the farmer, will plow up their wheat and plant corn. Tho bill Von Id make a 12. SO mini mum and empower President Wilson to ralae It If necessary. BRITISH RAIDS ARE MADE SUCCESSFULLY (Br United PreM to The Bend Bulletin.) LONDON, Fob. 13. British raids noar Ilurglcourt wero successful to day. The enemy patrol southeast of Lens suffered casualties. Hostile cannonading took place near Kphcy utid northeast of Ypros. GERMAN DESTROYERS SEEN GOING WEST (I)y United PreM to Tho Bend Bulletin.) COPKNHAOEN. Fell. 13. Num erous largo destroyers, supposedly Germans, passed Mnndcl, Norway, speeding westward today. Many sub marines hnvo been seen In the vicin ity of Skagorack lately. Postals Will Be Kept As Souvenirs After War When this war is ovor, tourists from evorywhero will Bt renin over to the battlefields of Europe. Slmplo curiosity will bcII ninny triins-Atlaivtlc pa.ian.nus; a sort of morbid desire to set foot upon ground whnro tho bloodlost battles wero fought will draw thousands "over thoro"; hundreds will travel through tho war-ravaged countries In the grim quest for souvenirs and momon tos they may pick up on some Bhull scarrcd flold. It la lyunnn until ro to covot things which nro romlndors of events fhat will survlvo In history , 1 Hut thoro nro moro wholcsomo keepsakca for romemberlng this great world wnr koopsakos to be had without traveling to Europe to be had for a very smnll sum which at tho Bumo time will buy tho comfort and solace that good . Amoricnn to 'baooo.OTIiigs to tho mon In khnkl now over 'thoro fighting your fight. Wo imoan poBtnl cards from the .front postnl cards which will carry Lthe soldier's "thank-you message" In return for tho tobacco remembrance ELECT REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CHAIRMAN Will II. Huj h, of Indlunu, Unanimous ly ClioM-n Adams Withdraws In Favor of Former. (Hr United Preu to The Bend Bulletin.) ST. LOUIS, Mo.. Feb. 13 Will H. Hays,' of Indiana, was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican national committee. John . Adams, Hays' leading opponent, withdrew and nominated Hays, who has proven himself an effective organizer in bis home stato. Fred Upham, of Chicago, was chos en treasurer of the committee. POPE SAYS WILSON NOURISHING PEACE (Br United Preu to The Bend Bulletin.) HOME. Fob. 13. The Pope wel comes Wilson's latest address as "nourishing the peace seed, which is already sprouting," according to Vatican circles. He believes that the responsibility should be put squarely up to German militarism, which muBt answor Wilson. Tho Pope Is confi dent that the Teutons and especially Czernln will reply early. PERIOD OF FASTING BEGINS WITH TODAY Today 1s Ash Wednesday, tho first day of Lent, observed each year by the Catholic diurcl). This period of fasting lasts tho next 40 days, end ing Easter Sunday. Evening services at the church will be conducted every Wednosilay and Friday at 8 o'clock during Lent. you sond him through tho newspaper tobacco funds. For In every package of tobacco and cigarettes thus sent there is plnced a postal card, stamped for re turn mailing and with space on which tho snldler-reclplente will express his thanks to you. '' - Horo, for example, is the message that camo on a postal card to a man In ono city: ' v "Tha treasure box of smokos un der Red Cross convoy came today. It looked as big as a whole cigar storo to me. My last smokes had been hnlf c'.garettes (a fag broken Into two plocos) that somo' comrade shared with me. I'll novcr forget tho day youriglft arrived. Thank you again." That's the way your SS-cent gift looks to the boys over thore. Have you any postals like this from the front? Thoy'll be groat reminders of the Big War nnd you'll treasure them In yonrs to come along with your Liber ty Bonds. This Is the tlmo to get them; by sending your smokes right now, I HIXDKXBIRG THOUGHT MASSING ARM IKS FOR PURPOSE OF IN VADING MOUNTAIN COUNTRY AND STRIKING AT FRENCH. By William Philip Klmmx, (Copyrighted 1918 by United Pren.) ZURICH. Feb. 13. After Belgium, Switzerland. That small country ap pears to be Hindenburg's next objec tive, as he is massing troops and vast amounts ot stores and guns to be used against the French flank. Germans here are openly boasting that Luden dorff could smash the Swiss army in 50 hours and could occupy Zurich on tho first day. They maintain that Switzerland's ordnance Is insufficient to cause truoble. The concensus of opinion is that if Hindenburg does not attempt to cross Switzerland In seeking to turn the French flank It will be because he thinks it strategically unwise. It is reported that the Germans have all details of the Invasion planned. SOLDIERS ARE OPPOSED. BERNE, Feb. 13. An exchange of Russian and Germap prisoners has started, according to Berlin messages. Thousands of Germans in Warsaw are on their way to Berlin. The pros pect of the new Hindenburg offensive against Switzerland is causing alarm and Indignation among the Teuton civilians and troops, say latest re ports. RED CROSS READY FOR ANY EPIDEMIC (By United Preaa to The Bend Bulletin.) ' WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. 13. Four Pullman coaches, specially fit ted with medical and surgical equip ment, chemicals and manned by a staff of skilled surgeons and physi cians ready to be rushed Instantly to any military camp In - the United States for fighting . epidemics are maintained by the American Red Cross, it was announced today. These cars are stationed at strategic points with bacteriologists and chem ists In attendance ready for instant dispatch at the outbreak bt a ser ious epidemic among United States soldiers. Eight highly skilled med ical specialists lu, epidemics are as signed to each car. Hundreds of lives would he saved In case ot a dan gerous epidemic by these cars, med ical authorities believe. , . SEVERAL LOST WHEN CITY IS BOMBARDED ( By United Ire to The Bend Bulletin.) PARIS, Feb. 13. Three civilians wore killed and Nv-e Injured when five Gorman airplanes bombarded Nancy. Mutual nrtlllerylng also took place northwest of RhelmB. Else where roldtrrs are active. DRIVE GAINS SWISS PLANNED CLUB INDORSES PROPOSED TH COMMERCIAL BODYHAS FURTHER DISCUSSION. . Vole Is 40 to 2 In Favor Campaign Committee I Appointed Also Committee to Prepare Reso lutions of Condolence. Discussion of the tax levy to bo voted on Friday occupied the greater part of the time ot the Commercial club at its luncheon this noon. Dur ing the discussion a vote was taken showing 40 In favor and two opposed to the measure. Renewing the suggestion that the tax could not be legally levied, G. C. Morgan said that the Tax Com mission had avoided the issue In its opinion to Assessor Mullarky. He also urged that the re-submission ot the question showed bad faith with the voters, who had a right to expect that one vote would settle the mat ter. City Attorney Benson replied that this was a new question, while H. H. De Armond said that the Tax Commission opinion settled the ques tion. To Have Committee. A motion made by Mr. De Armond that a campaign committee be ap pointed to work for the proposed tax was adopted. A committee has beca appointed as follows: H. H. De Ar mond, A. E. Edwards. H. A. Miller, Floyd Dement and W. Ferguson. At the suggestion of R. P. Mlnter a committee was also appointed to prepare resolutions of condolence to be sent to the family ot Percy A. Stevens, who was lost on the Tas eania. Thrift stamps will be offered as a prize for a contest to be held between members ot the two .troops ot Boy Scouts,' the suggestion that the club recognize the Scouts being made by A. Whisnant. U. S. ARTILLERY IN ALL-NIGHT BATTLE Americans Triumphant Objective Is Not Announced No Man's Land Like Daylight Flyers Out. By J. W. Pegler. (United Press Staff Correspondent.) AMERICAN FRONT IN FRANCE, Feb. 12. (Delayed.) American ar tillery was triumphant in an all-night duel on the west front, the objectives of which officials have not yet per mitted the announcement. The bom bardment entirely accomplished its purpose. No Man's Land was like daylight, the Germans using Illumination bombs in anticipation of an infantry movement. Good weather brought out numerous flyers and aerial bat tles were frequent. STOCK ASSOCIATION WILL MEET FRIDAY Ranchers From Upper Deschutcn to Discuss Problems of Cattle Range With. Forest Officials. Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock the Upper Deschutes Livestock associa tion will held Its annual meeting In the forest service office. Supervise ors Jacobson and Vincent and L. S. McDaniels, ot Portland, will preside over the session, which will be sim ilar to those held at Sisters and Fort Rock the past week. Questions re garding the cattle range will be tak en up. Among those expected in to the meeting, who will take active part In the discussion are M. S. Mayflold, Crescent; R. E. Grimes, Pilot Butte distnict; S. S. Stearns, Prlneville; Walt McCoin, Culver; T. W. and C. C. Vandevert, upper Deschutes; N. 8. MoColn, Culver, Cecil Stearns, Prlne ville, and Leland Casey, Prinovllle. AERIAL SERVICE IS LIKELY AFTER WAR (By United Praia to The Bend Bulletin.) LONDON, Feb. 13. Europe will soon have aerial mail service. "As soon as the hillltary situation will admit, International aerial posts be tween London and tha principal cap itals of Europe will bo Instituted," Albert Illtnigworth, Postmaster Con ors!, announced.